Feedback & Reports

1 Trout

Water looked good but could only tempt 2 barbel. The larger (6lb) had a slightly deformed spine, a deformity I have seen in several barbel throughout the South of England as well as on the Wye . I have no idea what causes it.

2 Barbel

Saw one fish mving through.

1 Trout

An enjoyable days fishing, conditions were overcast with sunny spells...feeder fished pellet took majority of bites with float fished corn taking a few chub...will be back next year to try again.

9 Barbel, 13 Chub

River has a good level and flow. The barbel fed early and late, first fish coming to the first cast of the day from the section upstream of the wood, then the other 5 coming in the last 3 hours from the 1st field downstream of the wood. Chub caught at various times during day.
All fish caught on either pellet or 12mm boilee ledgered with PVA bags of pellet.
Best barbel was 9lb and best chub was 4lb 2oz. Very enjoyable day.

6 Barbel, 6 Chub

1 Grayling

Conditions near perfect, no sign of any fish about. Having hooked and played a salmon last season on a trout rod with a 4lb tippet !! I shall return until i succeed with the correct tackle.

Red allys shrimp 15lb cock fish Biblins Run.

1 Salmon

River looked in fine fettle but the fishing was perhaps below par. Falling and a little too clear? Brother had three nice Barbel and I only managed a small chub but a switch to a stick float and maggots brought plenty of 'hand-sized' dace in the afternoon.

A beautiful stretch of river with plenty of swims to choose from. Still a nice day out though.

3 Barbel, 1 Chub

DC & GC found it hard going today, very strong gusty downstream wind, hence many leaves drifting through. No surface activity so nymphs were the order of the day. The grayling were 6/8inches and the oos wbt the same.
Thanks to the Colonel and W&U for making this beat available.

2 Trout, 4 Grayling